Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 05 have arrived with a fresh new Battle Pass, which introduces new weapons, operators and BlackCell content, and of course those cosmetic additions that people love to grind.
After I spent some time checking out everything this season has to offer, it was clear that Activision and Treyarch are continuing the push for that futuristic style that Black Ops 7 has been building. Some additions felt more or less like the usual seasonal content we see, which is probably the reason we keep coming back for more. But let’s dolphin dive straight into the content.
The Season 05 Battle Pass follows your standard Call of Duty formula, offering over 100 unlockable rewards including operator skins, weapon blueprints, COD Points, finishing moves and calling cards. There are also two brand-new weapons which are free with the free tier.
You can purchase the Battle Pass for 1,100 COD Points, or upgrade to the Battle Pass Bundle for 2,400 COD Points, which includes 20 Tier Skips, so if you are a little impatient, you get that head start.
I’ll be honest, the thing that piqued my interest the most was the new Spectre Operator, who to me felt like the most interesting character that has been introduced in recent times. Spectre is built around stealth and precision, which fits that really dark, tactical style that I like.
There are also other new operator skins included in the Battle Pass, which include T.E.D.D “General Chaos”, which is a terrifying robotic skull-inspired skin or Anderson “In Flight”, which is a pilot-style outfit from the future, or you have a fan favourite Dempsey with “Corrosive Fury”, which is a heavily armoured skin.
We also saw Richtofen “Fester”, who is a cybernetic design, and Reaper EWR-3 with “Siege Machine,” which is a heavy assault style. I found overall the Battle Pass did a fantastic job keeping things interesting whilst you’re unlocking different goodies.
If you’re like me and want to take your Call of Duty experience to the next step, then BlackCell makes its return in Season 05 with another premium collection of exclusive cosmetics and rewards. If you have never looked into the BlackCell Pass before, it gives you exclusive operator skins, weapon blueprints, animated camos, finishing moves and some extra COD Points.
You’ll also get additional challenges throughout the season. I’ve always been a massive fan of the BlackCell variations of the skins, which make them all really stand out more than the standard skins. Unfortunately, if you still want the BlackCell Pass, you will need to spend extra money, which means you are unable to use COD Points to unlock this content.
I mentioned before that we have been graced with two new weapons this season, which you can access in both multiplayer and Warzone. The first addition is the FG42 Assault Rifle, which quickly became a favourite. It felt like the weapon had been designed with all-around consistency, not just one specific area. It had super low recoil, great damage, and performed well over close, medium, and longer-range engagements.
It might not necessarily stand out as the most exciting weapon ever added, but I’m positive it will be one people continue to keep using. The second weapon added was the Gremlin SMG, and needless to say, how cool is that name? And what’s better than a good name? The fact you can dual-wield these puppies. The weapon is built around speed, mobility and close-range annihilation, which is how all good SMG’s should be designed.
I loved how during those close-quarter fights you knew you had a high fire rate and impressive hip-fire accuracy so you could melt through the enemies with ease. The one thing I will mention is that the Gremlin is not good for longer-range engagements, but that is also expected from a weapon like this.
Season 05 is another strong update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone. While it does not reinvent the experience, it delivers exactly what players expect from a seasonal update. You get new weapons, operators and plenty of content to unlock; there is plenty there for casual players and dedicated fans.
